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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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ON WHEELS AND TAIL LIGHTS
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 10:00 AM
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Congratulations and you made all the right moves in undoing the previous owners mods.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 10:06 AM
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Congrats! Good choice on the wheels.
Have many miles and smiles! Your changes are a great improvement.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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Nice looking ride. I had an 05 and absolutely loved it. congrats and dont forget to wave
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 10:27 AM
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Congrats, great looking car and goog choice on wheels. Enjoy it and welcome to the forum.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Sabre34
Congrats! The new wheels are a big improvement.
Congrats you got a real beauty
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 11:13 AM
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Congratulations! You made a good choice on replacing the wheels.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Looks great!
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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Congrats
Looks much better after removal on the window and lights...and the wheels are also a nice appearance improvement.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by firebug10
Congratulations! "Your" version is definetly better.
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Old Oct 21, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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Nice car! Congratulations.
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 12:08 AM
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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Looks great, and good job on the mods. It would also look great with a Black Halo.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 01:02 PM
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Took few pics in front of my Fire House.
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Congratulations
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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Great job but should you really be blocking the fire engine door?? LOL...just kidding! Welcome and enjoy your new ride!!! BD
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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You have really improved the look of your Corvette. I think you will really like the splash guards. Congrats.
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nice find & nice improvements ! congrats
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 04:14 PM
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well done young man, excellent choice on the wheels, sets it of puuuurfectly !
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 10:30 PM
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Thanks for all the good comments!

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